Big films monthly august 2016

YOUR FREE GUIDE TO THE MAJOR MOVIE RELEASES

AUGUST 2016

Editorial Margot Robbie first came to my attention in the Martin Scorsese 2013 comedy-drama The Wolf of Wall Street, in which she played opposite Leonardo DiCaprio.

Both actors gave excellent performances.

Miss Robbie, born in Queensland, Australia, appeared in a number of television shows and films before this breakthrough performance including a spell on the Aussie soap Neighbours - but The Wolf of Wall Street really put her on the map.

Last month she starred in the under-rated adventure film The Legend of Tarzan and this month plays a prominent role - that of super villain Harley Quinn (see front cover) - in the anticipated fun action flick Suicide Squad.

What strikes me about these two films is that Robbie is playing such different characters. I guess that’s what you call “acting”, and one shouldn’t be surprised by actors inhabiting different roles. But I, nevertheless, think it’s impressive. Margot Robbie is something of a box-office draw at the moment and she’s a fine actor too. I look forward to seeing the characters she introduces us to in the future. MvL

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Due to poor box office Ascendant, the last part of the Divergent series of teenage sci-fi movies (due for UK release on 9th June 2017), has been downgraded to a TV movie (with an accompanying television series).

Originally slated for an August 2016 release, the sequel to the 2012 teen comedy Project X - named Project XX - has not emerged and is still thought to be in development.

Top: Margot Robbie as Jane Clayton in The Legend of Tarzan and (above) as Harley Quinn with Will Smith in Suicide Squad

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Since compiling this magazine, the release of music documentary Gary Numan: Android in La La Land has been announced.

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MOVIES OPENING IN AUGUST 2016

Songs for Amy

With a group of friends, a struggling musician from Ireland records an album for the woman he loves. This light-hearted drama was directed by Konrad Begg, stars Sean Maguire and Lorna Anderson, and has music

by Ultan Conlon and Jim Mckee.

Up for Love - 5th August 2016

Songs for Amy goes on limited release - 5th August 2016

The Carer

When an elderly and bad-tempered Shakespearean actor (with a terminal illness) is looked-after by a young girl from Hungary - both of their lives are revitalized by their association. Brian Cox and Coco König star in The Carer, as do Anna Chancellor and Emilia Fox.

The Carer goes on limited release - 5th August 2016

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Up for Love, or Un homme á la Hauteur, is a Frenchlanguage comedy directed by Laurent Tirard. When a lawyer named Diane (Virginie Efira) loses her mobile phone, it’s found by a man named Alexandre (Jean Dujardin) who calls her on the device. The two hit if off, and arrange to go on a date. But Diane has a bit of a shock in store. Alexandre is not exactly the tallest man in the world! This movie is based on the 2013 Argentine-Brazilian production Corazón de León.

A covert government agency led by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) decides to recruit a team of super villains to undertake a dangerous black-ops mission. Suicide Squad is set in the DC Universe; and both Batman and the Joker make appearances in the film.

Suicide Squad - 5th August 2016

PHOTO BY CLAY ENOS/TM & © DC COMICS

SUICIDE SQAUD: © 2016 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND RATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC

PHOTO BY CLAY ENOS/TM & © DC COMICS

Cara Delevingne as Enchantress

Suicide Squad is part of the DC Comicbook Universe Suicide Squad is released by Warner Bros. Pictures - on 5th August 2016 The film was written and directed by David Ayer and features music by the Oscar-winning composer of the score for Gravity Steven Price Suicide Squad was created by writer John Ostrander

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Who’s Who in Suicide Squad?

Margo Robbie as Harley Quinn - unhinged woman with enhanced strength & agility Jared Leto as Joker - a crazed super villain and nemesis of Batman Joel Kinnerman as Rick Flag - leader of the Suicide Squad during operations

PHOTO BY CLAY ENOS/TM & © DC COMICS

Will Smith as Deadshot - a hardass mercenary and expert marksman

Adewale Akinnuoye as Killer Croc Karen Fukuhara as Katana - expert swordswoman and Rick Flag’s bodyguard Jai Courtney as Boomerang - a deadly assassin who uses a boomerang

Jay Hernandez as El Diablo - former gangland criminal who can breathe fire Adewale Akinnuoye as Killer Croc - a dangerous and angry villain with reptilian skin Viola Davis as Amanda Waller - Boss of Suicide Squad and Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne (aka Batman)

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Cara Delevingne as Enchantress - an ancient sorceress who uses June Moore as a host

PHOTO BY CLAY ENOS

Karen Fukuhara as Katana

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Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words

With readings by Alicia Vikander, and contributions from such actresses as Sigourney Weaver and Liv Ullman (as well as Bergman’s daughter Isabella Rossellini) Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words is a Swedish-language documentary about an iconic movie actress.

Ingrid Berman: In Her Own Words goes on limited release - 12th August 2016

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates In an attempt to rein in their childish behaviour, Mike and Dave Stangle are asked to find partners to bring along to an imminent family wedding in Hawaii.

An appearance on the Wendy Williams show leads to two volunteers coming forward. But are Alice and Tatiana as sweet and refined as they appear to be? The four are played respectively by Adam DeVine, Zac Efron, Anna Kendrick, and Aubrey Plaza.

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates - 10th August 2016

Are you a watcher or a player?

In today’s social media world, a student named Venus “Vee” Delmonico becomes a player in a “truth-or-dare” style game called Nerve. But, as the game proceeds, the stakes get ever higher! Emma Roberts and Dave Franco star in this Lionsgate release.

Nerve - 11th August 2016

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Valley of Love In the forests of America’s Pacific Northwest, a young boy named Pete (played by Oakes Fegley) has been surviving in the wild for six years - until he is found by forest ranger Grace Meacham (Bryce Dallas Howard). Grace sets out to investigate Pete’s past ,and his strange claim to have a secret friend in the woods - named Elliott.

The cast also includes Karl Urban, Oona Laurence, Was Bentley, and Robert Redford.

© 2016 DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PHOTOS BY MATT KLITSCHER

Valley of Love is a French drama starring Gérard Depardieu and Isabelle Huppert.

After the death of their son, an estranged couple receive a letter from him - asking them to visit five places in California’s Death Valley. The film was written and directed by the prolific Guillaume Nicloux.

Valley of Love goes on limited release - 12th August 2016

Pete’s Dragon - 12th August 2016

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The Shallows is a survival horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Travelling to a secluded beach in Mexico to surf, medical student Nancy Adams (Blake Lively) encounters a Great White Shark - looking for lunch! The film’s musical score was penned by Marco Beltrami.

Blake Lively is perhaps best known for the movies The Age of Adaline and Green Lantern as well as the role of Serena van der Woodsen in TV’s Gossip Girl. It was while filming Green Lantern in 2010 that she met co-star Ryan Reynolds. The couple married in 2012 and are now expecting their second child.

Starring Greta Gerwig, Danny DeVito, Ellen Burstyn, Tracy Letts, and many others; Wiener-Dog is an American comedy made up of four stories; all linked by the involvement of various protagonists with a pet dachshund.

Written and directed by Todd Solondz.

Wiener-Dog goes on limited release - 12th August 2016

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The Shallows - 12th August 2016

400 Days

Asterix is back! And the stubborn Gaulish village where he was born continues to hold out against Roman rule. Still hoping to assimilate the village, Caesar decides to build a huge complex of municipal buildings and apartments in the vicinity. Can Asterix and his pal Obelix scupper the plans of the dastardly Romans? Come and see - in 2D or 3D. (For more images from the movie - see the next page) Written and directed by Matt Osterman - the filmmaker who brought us Ghost from the Machine in 2010 - 400 Days stars Brandon Routh, and is a mystery thriller about four astronauts undergoing a one year simulation of life in space; to see what effect this has on their minds.

Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods - 19th August 2016

400 Days goes on limited release - 19th August 2016

The Childhood of a Leader

The Childhood of a Leader is a fictional mystery thriller about a boy born in the early 20th century who will grow up to be a fascist dictator. This historical drama stars Liam Cunningham, Robert Pattinson, & BĂŠrĂŠnice Bejo, and was filmed in both English and French-language versions.

The Childhood of a Leader goes on limited release - 19th August 2016

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The English version of Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods features the voices of:Jack Whitehall as Asterix, Nick Frost as Obelix, and Jim Broadbent as the famous Roman leader Julius Caesar.

Other voices artists include Dick & Dom, Harry Enfield, and Catherine Tate.

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Lights Out is a horror film about an entity that is only visible in the dark. Jordan Hoffman of The Guardian newspaper, despite praising the premise, said of the film: “...the only bumps in the night will be the sounds of viewers nodding off.”. Yet, with a pretty a strong opening at the US Box Office and a decent score of 77% on the Rotten Tomatoes website (at time of writing), why not go see it and make up your own mind?

Lights Out - 19th August 2016

Blinky Bill: The Movie - 19th August 2016 This is an Australian animated family adventure based on the writings (and illustrations) of children’s author Dorothy Wall. Blinky Bill is a mischievous koala bear who, in this picture, embarks on a journey across the Outback in the hope of finding his missing father.

The voice cast includes Ryan Kwanten (as Blinky Bill) plus David Wenham, Toni Collette, Rufus Sewell, Deborah Mailman, Richard Roxburgh, and Barry Humphries.

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Business tycoon Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is not an attentive husband or father.

One fateful day, his consciousness ends up in a pet cat named Fuzzy Pants - with comedic results. Co-starring Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Christopher Walken, and Malina Weissman - the movie was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (who also directed the Men in Black movies).

Nine Lives - 19th August 2016

LIFE ON THE ROAD Oh! my God! He’s back! After thirteen years, David Brent - the pompous general manager from The Office - returns to our screens this month. Having worked as a sales rep, he is now on tour; the frontman of a band named Foregone Conclusion.

Starring as Brent, Ricky Gervais also wrote & directed the movie - as well as composing the songs used in the film.

(An accompanying album is being released on 19th August 2016.)

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(Above: Left to Right) Gabriel Bateman as Martin & Teresa Palmer as Rebecca. Lights Out is a New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. release.

(Top of page) American Poster for this supernatural horror film directed by David F. Sandberg. Lights Out photos by Ron Batzdorff.

LIGHTS OUT - © 2016 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. and RATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Margot Robbie Photo Credits (from page two):The Legend of Tarzan © 2016 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS, INC., WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC., VILLAGE ROADSHOW FILMS Photo by Jonathan Olley Suicide Squad © 2016 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. Photo by Clay Enos / TM & © DC Comics

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Cell

Starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson (and based on a novel from Stephen King), Cell is a sci-fi horror thriller. Apocalyptic chaos breaks out when everyone with a cell phone gets a strange signal - that causes violent madness. Directed by Tod Williams.

Swallows and Amazons - 19th August 2016

Cell goes on limited release - 26th August 2016

SWALLOWS AND AMAZONS Classic Arthur Ransome adventure following the antics of two groups of children on holiday in England’s Lake District between the first and second world wars. The screenplay was written by Andrea Gibb, with her adaptation weaving the hunt for Russian spies into the plot.

Starring in the film are Rafe Spall, Kelly Macdonald, Andrew Scott, Jessica Hynes, Harry Enfield, Richard Bremmer, and a spirited bunch of child actors. (For some images from the movie - see below)

Kids in Love

Set against the backdrop of bohemian London, Kids in Love is a coming-of-age drama starring Will Poulter. As a young man named Jack (Poulter) takes a gapyear to consider his future, he meets a “wild” group of new friends. Alma Jodorowsky and Cara Delevingne co-star.

Kids in Love goes on limited release - 26th August 2016

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Will Poulter won the 2014 BAFTA “Rising Star” Award

BADMOMS Over-worked mother Amy Mitchell (Mila Kunis) joins a number of friends to go on a wild binge in a bid for freedom!

This American comedy co-stars Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Annie Mumolo, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Christina Applegate.

Bad Moms - 26th August 2016

Julieta

Written & directed by film-maker Pedro Almodóvar, Julieta is a Spanish-language drama about a woman’s attempt to find her daughter who, on turning 18, walked out of her life. It stars Emma Suárez and Adriana Ugarte, and is based on stories from the book Runaway by Alice Munro.

Julieta goes on limited release - 26th August 2016

MECHANIC RESURRECTION Mechanic: Resurrection - 26th August 2016

Sequel to the 2011 movie The Mechanic (itself a remake of a Michael Winner crime thriller from 1972). Jason Statham returns as the highly-skilled assassin Arthur Bishop; as he is forced to come out of retirement to take on three specific contracts.

Jessica Alba, Michelle Yeoh, and Tommy Lee Jones co-star.

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping - 26th August 2016

US Poster for Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Popstar is a mockumentary chronicling the ups and downs in the life of a rapper and pop vocalist. An amazing cast - led by Andy Samberg as singer “Kid” Conner - is enhanced further by a host of celebrity cameos. This comic parody was judged by The Hollywood Reporter to be: “A sharp skewering of Bieber-like stardom.”

I won’t spoil things by revealing any of the celebrity cameos, but the main cast includes Sarah Silverman, Emma Stone, James Buckley, Imogen Poots, Bill Hader, Justin Timberlake, Maya Rudolph, Tim Meadows, Will Arnett, and John Cusack.

PHOTOGRAPHS: © 2016 UNIVERSAL PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Delayed from last month, this is the third film in the Purge series of sci-fi horror films with a social commentary stance. Frank Grillo stars as security chief Leo Barnes with Elizabeth Mitchell as his boss Senator Charlie Roan.

The Purge: Election Year - 26th August 2016

“Money, corruption and the American dream! “ War Dogs is an Afghan war “black comedy” based on the true story of would-be arms dealers David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli (played respectively by Miles Teller and Jonah Hill). Todd Phillips, the director of the Hangover trilogy, also took the director’s chair for this Warner Bros. crime picture.

War Dogs - 26th August 2016

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THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR

AUGUST 2016 LIMITED RELEASES INCLUDE:-

Asian Cinema Bobby Sands: 66 Days - 5th August 2016

s Sweet Bean - 5th August 2016

s Mohenjo Daro - 12th August 2016 The Confession: Living the War on Terror - 12th August 2016

s My Best Friend’s Wedding - 12th August 2016

ID 2: Shadwell Army - 12th August 2016

s Behemoth - 19th August 2016

s Happy Bhaag Jaayegi - 19th August 2016 The Idol - 12th August 2016

The Wave - 12th August 2016

Almost Holy - 19th August 2016

Black - 19th August 2016

Clean Hands - 19th August 2016

Cosmos - 19th August 2016

Tickled - 19th August 2016

August 2016

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Comic-Con took place in San Diego between 19th-23rd July 2016. It was a very busy event, with lots of panels, presentations, and exhibits. I’ve never been myself, but I’m sure it must have been great for those people lucky enough to be able to attend. I am glad to be able to report, however, that some pretty cool trailers were released during the event; many of these subsequently being made available for a wider viewership online (e.g. on Youtube).

There was, for example, a new trailer for Marvel’s Doctor Strange, plus a whole clutch of juicy trailers unveiled by Warner Bros. - including one for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Perhaps most notably, we got a first look at King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Justice League, Kong: Skull Island, and Wonder Woman. I thought some of these were really awesome videos.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman

A Scene from Kong: Skull Island

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange

Inspired by the “dropping” of these trailers, I thought it might be nice to have a little look at some of the comic book and other cult movies being released over the next few years. Coming attractions include the following (with UK release dates shown):-

2016 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children - 30th September 2016 Doctor Strange - 4th November 2016 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - 18th November 2016 Assassin’s Creed - 26th December 2016

Spider-Man: Homecoming - 7th July 2017 War for the Planet of the Apes - 14th July 2017 Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets - 21st July 2017 Jumanji - 28th July 2017 Thor: Ragnarok - 27th October 2017 Justice League - 17th November 2017

2017 Underworld: Blood Wars - 3rd February 2017

2018

The Lego Batman Movie - 10th February 2017

Black Panther - 9th February 2018

The Dark Tower - 17th February 2017 Resident Evil 6 - 24th February 2017

Untitled Universal Monsters Movie 1 - 30th March 2018 Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 - 27th April 2018 Jurassic World 2 - 8th June 2018

Wolverine 3 - 2nd March 2017

Ant-Man and the Wasp - 29th June 2018

Kong: Skull Island - 10th March 2017

Animated Spider-Man Movie - 20th July 2018

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - 24th March 2017 Power Rangers - 24th March 2017 Ghost in the Shell - 31st March 2017 Guardians of the Galaxy 2 - 28th April 2017 Wonder Woman - 2nd June 2017

Captain Marvel - 8th March 2019

The Mummy - 9th June 2017

Avengers: Infinity War Part 2 - 26th April 2019

Dan Fogler, Eddie Redmayne, and Katherine Waterston in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM © 2016 WARNER BROS ENTERTAINMENT INC. PHOTO BY JAAP BUITENDIJK. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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2019 Untitled Universal Monsters Movie 2 - 15th February 2019

(ABOVE) WONDER WOMAN © 2016 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND RATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT LLC. PHOTO BY CLAY ENOS/TM & © DC COMICS

Jude Law as the warlord Vortigern in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

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(ABOVE) KONG: SKULL ISLAND COPYRIGHT OF WARNER BROS. PICTURES. © 2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

SOME MAJOR FILMS RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER 2016

Bridget Jones’s Baby

Kubo and the Two Strings

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Sausage Party

The Magnificent Seven

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